Bathroom Cleaner, Evergreen Plants & Roaches
Joan Clark
November 10, 2026
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Your home deserves to feel fresh and welcoming without spending a fortune or filling it with harsh chemicals. We've gathered smart solutions to help you create spaces that work harder for you.
In today's issue:
DIY Bathroom Cleaners That Actually Work
Natural Scents That Keep Cockroaches Away
Container Evergreens That Thrive Year-Round
And more…
CLEANING
We discovered that the average store-bought bathroom cleaner contains over 20 ingredients, but only five natural ones can tackle soap scum, mildew, and hard water stains without the chemical smell or expense. These homemade cleaning formulas take less than three minutes to mix and cost pennies per bottle.
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PLANTS & GARDEN
Container gardens stay vibrant year-round when filled with plants that hold their color through every season . We uncovered more than a dozen evergreen varieties that thrive in pots and keep porches, patios, and balconies looking lush even in the depths of winter.
TIP OF THE DAY
Does your can opener smell like last month's soup?
White vinegar cuts through grease and kills odor-causing bacteria without harsh chemicals. Dip a folded paper towel in undiluted white vinegar and run it through the opener as if opening an invisible can, letting the gears grip and turn the towel three full rotations.
Wipe down the exterior handle and base with the same vinegar-soaked towel. The acid breaks down mineral deposits and food oils that trap smells, and the vinegar scent disappears as it dries.
BUG CONTROL
We found that a bowl of fresh bay leaves left in the pantry kept roaches away for months—nature's own pest control, hiding in plain sight. This guide reveals 14+ everyday scents that send cockroaches running, turning your kitchen into a fortress without a single spray bottle.
FUN FACT
Pricey Car Radios
The first commercial car radio, the Motorola 5T71, sold for $110 in 1930—about $2,000 today. Installation took two people half a day because the radio weighed 40 pounds and required a separate battery, speaker box, and antenna strung under the roof. Most mechanics refused to install them, fearing the drill holes would void the car's warranty. |  |
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THANK YOU!
Your bathroom can sparkle without harsh chemicals, roaches will flee from simple scents, and your pots can stay green all year . These small changes add up to a home that works for you.
May your bathroom shine,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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